Participants will get an overview of all the functionalities offered by the SimScale platform, while learning directly from top simulation experts through an interactive workshop and practical application of the simulation technology.

Due to SimScale’s collaboration with FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS, the participants will be able to use their product CAESES to modify the existing design with a few clicks and improve the aerodynamic characteristics of the car.

This workshop will consist of a series of 3 one-hour sessions. The overall aim is to conceptualize an F1 car design, which will be virtually tested with the help of simulation technology. The live online sessions will take place on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Central European Time, with the first session starting on March 17th.

Schedule of the SimScale F1 Aerodynamics Workshop

Session 1 – 03/17/2016: FRONT WING DESIGN

In the first session of the SimScale F1 Aerodynamics Workshop, we will introduce you to the SimScale platform and talk about the fundamental physics of aerodynamics before creating our first external aerodynamics simulation.

Session 2 – 03/24/2016: REAR WING DESIGN

During the second session, we will expand the knowledge gained from the first session about the aerodynamics and apply it to the design and optimization of a rear wing. In addition, we will discuss about general rear wing design trends and investigate different design approaches.

Session 3 – 03/31/2016: PARAMETRIC DESIGN OPTIMIZATION

The final session is about parametric design optimization and how it is used in race car design. We will talk about the general development process in F1 and the role of simulation. Finally, we will show you how to optimize the shape of the car using a parametric design approach.

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